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[Tony H]

Hi all has anyone heard about a change in the law regarding tow ropes? I heard someone say that only bars are allowed now is this right or is it bull

[martin42]

i know there was something about this coming in to effect,but ive still seen towropes for sale in shops

[Andy B]

As Martin says. Ropes are legal to use on the road. But you can only use a rope to tow a car off the m/way using the next juction ie you can use  rope to tow a cat ON to a m/way. 

Rigid bars are much better though if you can beg or borrow one. 

[Varche]

As Martin says. Ropes are legal to use on the road. But you can only use a rope to tow a car off the m/way using the next juction ie you can use  rope to tow a cat ON to a m/way.

Rigid bars are much better though if you can beg or borrow one. 

disregarding the moggie, that doesn't make sense! Are you saying you can tow a car OFF a motorway but not onto a motorway using rope.??

[Lazydocker]

As Martin says. Ropes are legal to use on the road. But you can only use a rope to tow a car off the m/way using the next juction ie you can use  rope to tow a cat ON to a m/way.

Rigid bars are much better though if you can beg or borrow one. 

disregarding the moggie, that doesn't make sense! Are you saying you can tow a car OFF a motorway but not onto a motorway using rope.??

Yep... Officially a rope is only for Emergency use and towing to a place of safety. Therefore you can tow a car off of the motorway at the next junction with a rope but cannot join a motorway with a car on a rope

Personally, rigid bar or better only unless it is an emergency

[Andy B]

As Martin says. Ropes are legal to use on the road. But you can only use a rope to tow a car off the m/way using the next juction ie you can use  rope to tow a cat ON to a m/way.

Rigid bars are much better though if you can beg or borrow one. 

disregarding the moggie, that doesn't make sense! Are you saying you can tow a car OFF a motorway but not onto a motorway using rope.??

Well done Varche ............. you spotted my deliberate mistake (can't watch snooker & forum at the same time  )

Yes I am. If a car breaks down on the motorway you're allowed to use a rope to tow it to the next junction but you can't decide to join a motorway towing a car using a rope.

[Varche]

 

[redelitev6]

Wonder how many people have had bumps while towing ? easy to forget the brakes are pretty much U/S once the engine isn't running .

[Andy B]

...... easy to forget the brakes are pretty much U/S once the engine isn't running .

You very quickly remember when you press the brake pedal ............  Not exactly very easy to steer either!